# Voluntourism: How to Give Back on Your Next Trip with Amy Brecount White

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Published: 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/travelingwithaaa/episode/153808729/
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## Resource

What if your next \ vacation was about more than just recharging your batteries—what if you could leave the place a little better than you found it?? A little intention can turn any trip into a chance to protect the places we love. In this episode, host Angie Orth is joined by sustainability and travel writer Amy Brecount White, a self-described citizen scientist whose passion for the natural world takes her from her own backyard to beaches and marine reserves around the globe. Together, they explore the growing world of voluntourism and what it really means to travel with purpose. You'll hear about Amy's most memorable wildlife encounters, practical tips for finding legitimate conservation opportunities both at home and abroad, and how a simple shift in perspective can transform an ordinary trip into one that gives back. From sea turtle nest watches to invasive species removal in national parks, this episode is full of inspiration for the traveler who wants to leave every destination a little better than they found it. What You’ll Learn: 1:06 What voluntourism is and why it's more accessible than you think 5:53 How to participate in sea turtle conservation 11:39 Beach voluntourism options when your trip doesn't align with turtle season 16:26 Red flags and green lights for finding legitimate opportunities at home and abroad 24:22 What it means to be a citizen scientist and how to get started Connect with Amy Brecount White: Website: https://amybrecountwhite.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amybrecountwhite/ What kind of voluntourism opportunity excited you the most? Tell us in the comments! Connect with AAA: Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoCl…

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